Theses and Dissertations Submission Process

Updated: July 27, 2017

It is the responsibility of the student and/or thesis advisor to monitor the submission
and approval process. Please refer to the Guidelines for The Preparation of Master's Theses for further reference. Please follow the steps below to submit your thesis or dissertation.

Submit the complete final copy to Digital Commons after defense and revisions but
no later than 15 business days before the graduation date.

Deadline for Spring 2018:

Processing fee must be submitted and a manuscript must be on Digital Commons by April 1, 2018

The Office of Graduate Education will notify you when the signature page is complete.
You will then have the option to print and bind your manuscript from Thesis on Demand. It is an online service provided by the HF Group. Please follow the instructions on the website. Typically an “on-demand” thesis costs
between $30-$45, depending on number of pages, color prints, pockets, and foldouts.
You may enter your credit card payment as well as appropriate shipping/billing addresses
and HF Group will mail the finished product to you, directly. For frequently asked questions, please refer to Thesis on Demand FAQ page. If you have additional questions, contact HF Group at 800-334-3628 ext. 988 or Murray
State Libraries' Senior Coordinator of Collection Services, Candee Rose, at 270-809-2187
or email crose@murraystate.edu.